Zachary Visconti

Zach is a renewable energy reporter who has been covering electric vehicles since 2020. He grew up in Fremont, California, and he currently resides in Colorado. His work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, KRON4 San Francisco, FOX31 Denver and many other publications. When he isn't covering Tesla or other EV companies for Teslarati, you can find him writing and performing music, drinking lots of coffee, or hanging out with his cat, Banks. Reach out to Zach at zach@teslarati.com, or you can find him on X @zacharyvisconti.

Rivian R2 has over 100,000 pre-orders ‘and climbing,’ says executive

Rivian has garnered over 100,000 pre-orders "and climbing" for the company's upcoming R2 line, according to a recent statement from…

Former Cruise CEO responds to GM canceling Origin self-driving vehicle

A founder and former CEO of Cruise, the General Motors (GM) self-driving unit, has responded to the announcement that the…

Tesla app update debuts new non-Tesla EV charge filtering options

Tesla's latest app update has added a new option for filtering charging options for non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs), as was…

Tesla diner is officially ready to get its second movie screen

At Tesla's upcoming Supercharger, diner, and drive-in theater site in Los Angeles, power lines that were previously preventing the frame…

Tesla Apple Watch app imagined by software developer

One software developer has put together renders for what a Tesla app for Apple Watch could look like, and the…

First Tesla Cybertrucks appear to have been registered in Europe

The first few Tesla Cybertrucks appear to have been registered in Europe, as detailed by one employee over the past…

Tesla Cybertruck will be added to Rocket League and Fortnite this week

The Tesla Cybertruck is set to be added to two popular video games this week, as the latest of the…

U.S. public charging sites to outnumber gas stations by 2032: Bloomberg

U.S. public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) may outnumber gas stations within the next eight years, according to a…

Xiaomi unveils SU7 Ultra high-performance prototype

Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has unveiled the prototype for a hypercar variant of the recently released SU7 electric vehicle (EV), as…

President Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 U.S. election

Incumbent President Joe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 U.S. election, amidst expectations that another term from former president…

Stellantis has paid almost $200 million in fuel economy penalties

Stellantis has paid nearly $200 million in fuel economy penalties, with the multinational automaker set to pay significantly more, according…

Elon Musk says next FSD version to let drivers wear sunglasses

Tesla's next version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) has been widely discussed in recent weeks, and a new update from CEO…

Renewables have overtaken fossil fuel as Italy’s main power source

According to a statement last week from Italy's grid operator, renewable energy overtook fossil fuels as the lead source of…

Tesla supplier announces $28 million facility near Giga Texas

A Korea-based Tesla Supplier has been approved to build a $28 million facility in Texas, not far from the electric…

Rivian opens Yosemite Charging Outpost with snacks, games, and more

Rivian has opened its first "Charging Outpost" outside of Yosemite National Park, offering a unique charging station with an indoor…

Tesla Megapacks to support France’s largest battery project

Tesla's Megapacks are set to support France's largest battery energy storage system (BESS), on which the company has begun construction,…

Tesla offers owners $1,000 off to upgrade from EAP to FSD in new car

For a limited time, Tesla owners with Enhanced Autopilot are being offered a special $1,000 discount on new vehicle purchases…

Tesla gets key Cybertruck exemption in Canada, aims to launch this year

Tesla has confirmed that it still hopes to launch the Cybertruck in Canada this year, after the electric vehicle (EV)…

Tesla has opened questions for its Q2 2024 earnings call

Tesla has officially opened submissions for shareholder questions on the company's upcoming earnings call next week. As usual, Tesla has…

Tesla launches Cybertruck jumpseats and tailgate shields

Tesla has launched two new Cybertruck accessories on its website, adding to its larger lineup of outdoor and cargo-hauling gear…